PHOTOS: Tears as Ras Kimono is buried in Asaba

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COSON’s Head, Corporate Affairs, Chibueze Okereke, confirmed he was buried at 3.20 p.m. on Saturday. He also shared details from the burial rites.

He said, “Kimono was buried in a marble tiled mausoleum situated in his hometown in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Asaba, Delta State on Saturday. His casket was painted in a Rastafarian colours while Ven. Josiah Ogom of the Asaba Diocese of the Anglican Communion presided over his burial rites.”

During his tribute at the burial, COSON, Chairman, Tony Okoroji, reportedly described the deceased as “unbeatable”.

Mr Okoroji said, “Kimono was unbeatable, unpiratable and wonderful. He was a Nigerian like no other. We don’t mourn him; we celebrate him. Kimono never drank, never smoked and never ate meat, yet he was great in his chosen field.

“As we say goodbye to this lion, let us remember that he had no father, no mother, no brother and no sister but see the way the world has honoured him. We should unite to support the daughters he left behind.”

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Jayne Augoye is an assistant editor and covers the entertainment and lifestyle beat for PREMIUM TIMES. She has a master’s degree in Media and Communication from the Pan Atlantic University. Twitter: @jaynejones

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